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10 CHRISTCHURCH MAIL, JANUARY 16, 2014 your PLACE Throughout history and across many cultures, people have regarded owls with fascination and awe. Few other creatures have been both feared and venerated like the owl has. It has been despised and admired, considered wise and foolish, and has long been associated with witchcraft and medicine, the weather, and with birth and death. In early Indian folklore, owls represent wisdom and helpfulness, and have powers of prophecy. This theme recurs in Aesop’s fables and in Greek myths and beliefs. During the Middle Ages in European culture, the owl was closely associated with witches and witchcraft, and was considered to be the inhabitant of dark and lonely places. An owl’s appearance during the night would often fill people with a sense of foreboding and deadly evil. During the 18th century, the zoological aspects of owls were detailed through close observation, reducing the mystery surrounding these birds. With superstitions dying out during the 20th century, the owl has returned to its position as a symbol of wisdom, and can now often be found included in home decor. Today, you can literally find anything and everything ‘‘owlish’’ for the home: ceramic vases, whimsical fabric cushions, cheerful bedspreads and quirky coffee cups. You can even purchase sets of removable wall decals for children’s bedrooms that include colourful owls on tree branches. Some of us are so enchanted by these nocturnal birds that living rooms around the globe are starting to resemble a forest, rather than a family space. Owls and their wide-eyed faces have become an integral part of interior design, with fabric houses and designers incorporating owl shapes and figures into their collections. Squirrels, foxes and deer are also sought after for stylish ornaments and soft furnishings, as are other forestdwelling animals such as rabbits and bears. And what’s not to like about them? Anything that evokes some sort of childhood memory ought to be good for the soul. A sideboard showcasing an owl- shaped vase full of flowers can freshen up any style of room, and when surrounded by a menagerie of cute creatures, then even better. advertising feature Woodland creatures proving popular KITCHEN TOPS Popular: Woodland creatures, like the owl, are all in vogue for home decor design. Make your From residential kitchens, vanities and laundries to commercial counter tops and displays, with Kymira’s extensive colour range and limitless design possibilities, the choices are endless. Create a stunning modern look anywhere with soft, flowing, seamless bench tops in any size and shape. Beautiful to look at, warm to touch, easy to clean, repairable and affordable! Come in and see us at our showroom or talk to your local kitchen manufacturer about Kymira today! We are passionate and dedicated to achieving a high quality of workmanship on your behalf. Complete bathroom makeovers, underfloor heating, tiling, water tight shower installations CALL US NOW FOR YOURFREE QUOTE • Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Specialists • Approved installer, supplier and service agentt Save up to $800 of rrp bathroom a reality dream HEAT PUMP SALE NOW ON! 464 St Asaph Street, Christchurch Phone: (03) 381 4464 Email: info@kymira.co.nz Open: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Saturday 10am - 12noon Unit 3 473 Brougham Street Ph 03 423 9300 info@bathroomexpress.co.nz www.bathroomexpress.co.nz 5736962AA 41A Shakespeare Road | Ph 366 0525 www.enviromaster.co.nz Phone today for your FREE consultation and quote! 5259422AA 5269931AD Amazing summer specials